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The Denver Nuggets remain interested in retaining restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson amid sign-and-trade interest from the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, and Los Angeles Clippers. Denver’s price tag in any sign-and-trade scenario has shifted to at least one first-round pick and one notable player, per multiple reports, and confirmed by HoopsHype.
Thus begins a balancing act for the Nuggets, who have long stated they highly value Watson, and for Watson, who is in line for a second contract. The Nuggets’ payroll is in the second apron because they decided to match Oklahoma City’s offer sheet for Jones. Denver is attempting to move a contract or two to get back under the second apron and clear enough money to retain Watson, the league sources said.
Heat Central: REPORT: The Miami Heat are targeting DeMar DeRozan and Klay Thompson, per @ShamsCharania “I’m told Miami, Denver, and Cleveland are among the teams interested in DeMar DeRozan… There is a player out west that is overlapping with DeRozan as far as interest from teams. That is Klay Thompson. I’m told the Heat are among several championship contending teams that are monitoring Thompsons situation potentially via trade or buyout.”
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Bobby Marks on Nikola Jokic: 'The Jokic one is fascinating. For me it's interesting, and I know he's come out and said that Denver is where he's going to be and all that and he's going to sign next year, but man, I'm just looking at their roster, what they've done or really haven't done this off-season, and going into next year, they're the same team and they still have the Peyton Watson situation to figure out here." Vince Goodwill: What's your favorite phrase, Windy? Brian Windhorst: Actions over words. Goodwill: There we go.'
With a focus on winning this season in Denver, Strawther knows — and said he’s excited — about the NBA’s impending expansion to Las Vegas. He said he’d always wanted a team to come to the city when he was a kid and knows it would fit in a sporting landscape anchored by the Golden Knights, Aces and Raiders. And that he may also someday fit with that franchise. “It’s hard to say that you wouldn’t want to play at home,” said Strawther, clad in a white tee, black trousers and a silver cross pendant that matched his watch. “I mean, that’s the ultimate dream to be able to have your family in the crowd at NBA games in your hometown, so you never know.”
"Being in Denver, being one of the younger guys, a part of established culture and everything, and then winning a championship, to come to Brooklyn and be the you know the leader on the team, one of the oldest guys on the team," Porter continued. "We had five rookies, the youngest team in the NBA. It was a completely different role that I had, but it was something that I cherished. I think that we're building something special over there."
NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed that the Nuggets are searching for a new big man addition this offseason following Valanciunas' exit. "Denver is in need of another potential backup center after losing Jonas Valanciunas," Fischer said on Bleacher Report. "They waived him by their own decision, and he just officially signed in Lithuania. "They brought in Marvin Bagley to be a backup center, but I do still think there's some thought in Denver about finding some more frontcourt depth."
Denver is seen as an increasingly likely landing spot for former Grizzlies and Kings coach Dave Joerger. The Stein Line first reported in late June that Joerger had interviewed with the Nuggets in their search for a more experienced top assistant to head coach David Adelman.
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Bennett Durando: “My idea is to sign next summer and stay in Denver for the rest of my life (career).” Nuggets have remained bullish recently that Jokic doesn’t plan on going anywhere, per team sources. This move allows him to opt out next summer and sign through 2032 instead of ‘31, I’m told.
DNVR Nuggets: Nikola Jokic: "My idea is to sign next summer and stay with Denver for the rest of my career." 📽️ @LjubomirovicM
Jake Fischer: The Utah Jazz are signing Trey Alexander to a two-way contract, according to league sources. The Creighton product has played for Denver and New Orleans over the past two seasons.